Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not available
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
red alder
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
rot-Erle
Kroton
In French
aulne rouge
Croton
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Croton Planta
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
cróton
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Kroto roślin
In Latin
red alnus
Planta Croton
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Croton
Season and care of Red Alder and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Croton Physical Information
Red Alder and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Croton are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Red Alder and Croton
Care of Red Alder and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.